Sarah Masanet
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Sarah Masanet is a pioneering researcher in the field of patient-centered surgical innovation, with a primary focus on the use of personalized three-dimensional (3D) modeling to enhance preoperative education and shared decision-making in urologic oncology. Her major contribution lies in demonstrating, through rigorous randomized trial methodology, that personalized 3D-printed kidney models significantly improve patient understanding of their pathology and surgical procedure, while also strengthening caregiver-patient communication before and after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. Her landmark study, "Effects of a personalized or generic three-dimensional tumoral kidney model on patient experience and caregiver-patient interactions," published in 2025, has already garnered 3 citations, signaling growing recognition of this translational work. Masanet’s research bridges the gap between advanced imaging technology and tangible patient benefit, addressing critical questions about the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of personalized models. Her work is notable for its direct impact on patient experience—a domain often overlooked in surgical innovation—and positions her as a leader in the emerging field of 3D-printed medical education tools.
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